Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Defense

Mayer LLP

$110K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the State Bar of Texas
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense/personal injury
  • Strong research and writing skills for complex motions practice
  • Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Willingness to travel when necessary

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in transportation-related incidents such as auto accidents and motor vehicle accidents
  • Provide legal counsel and defense strategies for businesses and individuals in the transportation industry
  • Conduct thorough investigations into accidents and develop customized defense strategies
  • Negotiate and represent clients in mediation and court proceedings
  • Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions
  • Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Communicate with clients, counsel, and court personnel
  • Participate in case strategy discussions and manage case files

Benefits

  • Competitive quarterly bonus based on monthly billables, potentially adding $52k annually
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits starting the month after employment begins
  • 10 company holidays plus 4 early release days
  • Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
  • 401k with firm match based on previous year revenue, up to 6% in 2024
  • Employee referral bonus ranging from $2000 to $4000
Full Job Description
At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently - with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we've built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you'll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact.

Responsibilities
    • Represent clients involved in various transportation related incidents, including auto accidents, tractor/trailer collisions, fatalities, and motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
    • Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating within the transportation/trucking industry
    • Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, analyze evidence, asses liability, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances
    • Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings
    • Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to transportation and personal injury law
    • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
    • Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
    • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
    • Participate in case strategy discussions and negotiations
    • Manage case files and maintain accurate and organized records
    • Will work on both high-exposure personal injury matters with a small team of lawyers as well as lower-exposure matters as the primary attorney managing the case


Experience
    • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
    • Admission to the State Bar of Texas
    • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense/personal injury
    • Strong research and writing skills, specifically for complex motions practice
    • Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Willingness to travel when necessary
    • Comfortable drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
    • Experience handling cases from inception to final resolution


Benefits
    • Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables - ability to earn an additional $52k annually
    • Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm
    • 10 company holidays + 4 early release days
    • Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
    • 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. In 2024 we matched up to 6%
    • Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)


$110,000 - $165,000 a year

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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